Latest coverage for Artificial Intelligence

Deal Strengthens Cyber Ranges By Uniting AI-Driven Content and Live-Fire ExercisesCyberbit acquired RangeForce, uniting two leading cyber range platforms to accelerate AI-enabled simulation training for SOC and incident response teams. The combined entity aims to deliver a unified user interface, deeper content catalog and improved cyber readiness metrics for security leaders.

Agentforce Agentic AI Tool Was Exposed to Indirect Prompt Injection AttacksSalesforce has patched a vulnerability involving its Agentforce agentic artificial intelligence tool, discovered by researchers, that attackers could have exploited using an indirect prompt injection attack to steal sensitive customer data and leads being stored in the CRM system.

OpenAI, Apollo Research Find Models Hide Misalignment; Training Cuts DeceptionFrontier artificial intelligence models are learning to hide their true intentions to pursue hidden agendas, said OpenAI and Apollo Research. Researchers say the risk of deception needs to be tackled now, especially as AI systems take on more complex, real-world responsibilities.

New Leader Praerit Garg Sees Opportunity in Managing Non-Human Identities at ScaleNew One Identity CEO Praerit Garg is focusing on growth through identity governance, citing the rise of non-human identities and AI agents. He plans to sharpen strategy, connect with customers and partners, and deepen market focus in identity lifecycle management.

Newly Implemented Rule to Boost Cloud Competition and AI DevelopmentThe EU Data Act is now in its second phase of implementation, shifting the balance of power by granting users rights over the data generated by their connected devices and services. Beyond banning unfair contract terms and eliminating vendor lock-in, the act mandates data portability and access.

Financial Institutions Break Down Silos to Combat Faster, AI-Powered ThreatsBanks face AI-powered fraud attacks and stricter compliance demands. Unified platforms that integrate security, fraud detection and compliance help institutions respond faster while empowering human analysts to focus on strategic decisions.

Attackers Hid Malware in Vector ImageHackers behind a phishing campaign appear to have used artificial intelligence-generated code to hide malware behind a wall of overly complex and useless code, said Microsoft. "Not something a human would typically write from scratch due to its complexity, verbosity and lack of practical utility."

'More Research' Needed, Says GoogleGoogle DeepMind expanded its risk framework to cover scenarios where artificial intelligence models might manipulate people or resist shutdown, marking the company's most explicit warning yet about potential misalignment. DeepMind frames many of these scenarios as a malfunction.

Attackers Could Siphon Gmail Data Unnoticed From Users Who Let AI Tool Access EmailOpenAI patched a flaw in ChatGPT's Deep Research agent that could have enabled hackers to extract Gmail data without the user's knowledge. Radware researchers said the flaw affected subscribers who authorized the artificial intelligence tool to access their email accounts.

Cloudflare's Christian Reilly on Practical AI Security, Extreme AI ImplementationChristian Reilly, field CTO at Cloudflare, shares how organizations can harness artificial intelligence technology while maintaining security. He warns against extreme AI approaches and emphasizes practical security measures for enterprise adoption.

Sumitomo's Sawant on the Internal Risks of Autonomous AI AgentsAutonomous AI agents are shifting the nature of insider threats by operating at machine speed and mimicking human-level access and privilege. These synthetic entities can act independently within systems and carry out actions traditionally reserved for human users, introducing new security risks.

CISOs, Regulators and Innovators Unite in New York to Safeguard Healthcare's FutureFrom discussions on health data explosion to the keynote on AI deployment, the Healthcare Security Summit: New York offered practical strategies to manage data risks, ensure continuity of patient care and prepare for a regulatory landscape that is rapidly reshaping cybersecurity priorities.